…joint research, which has already resulted in the development of a model wastewater reuse program and analysis of hydrophobic soil in dry climates Through this agreement, U.S. scientists have two…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…environmentally friendly. Importance of Agriculture Technology Farmers no longer have to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides uniformly across entire fields. Instead, they can use the minimum quantities required and target…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
…A better accounting of water use and water reserves along with other management tools will facilitate groundwater management, water market transfers, and overall water management and policy for drought. These…
Planning a Safe Picnic
…Marianne Gravely says its best to have plenty of water and wipes for washing hands. If you’re grilling out there be sure and pack the meat thermometer. “So that you…
Funding for Ag Water Use
…1 – Funds for Agricultural Water Suppliers and $3 million from CDFA’s State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program. Water suppliers and agricultural operations within the respective service areas may compete…
Support for the Salton Sea
Interior Department and State of California Announce Support for the Salton Sea Assistance will improve air and water quality and fish and wildlife habitat Following President Obama’s remarks at the…
The California Kitchen: Fig Tart
…3 T Vegetable Shortening ½ C Ice Water 4 Figs Butter Whipped Cream To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For…
Western View: Nevada Water Wars Heating Up
…changes are intended to protect well owners. Water law doctrine is “first in line, first in right”, which means that senior water rights owners get their allotments before junior ones….
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…species on the brink of extinction.” State, federal and local water district officials partnered this summer to send water through a wetland and tidal slough corridor of the Sacramento River…
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
…agricultural resource for livestock production. Rangelands also provide numerous ecosystem benefits such as protection of water and soil quality, nutrient cycling and serve as habitat for a variety of wildlife….
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…investments in electricity, water and wastewater, and clean power, that will continue to strengthen rural communities for generations to come. “Outside the United States, demand for American-grown food and agricultural…
Brown Bag School Lunch Myths
…of these in your lunchbox or bag. One can be a frozen box of juice or water bottle and the other one of those gel packs until your child or…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The…
Pro Farmer Releases Crop Tour Results
…in Ohio as USDA did with its August survey work. The northwestern portion of the state showed the impacts of too much water in the spring, followed by a dry…